Ezekiel 15:2 cpdv — “Son of man, what can be made from the stalk of a vine, compared to all the plants of the woods that are among the tree…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Son of man, what can be made from the stalk of a vine, compared to all the plants of the woods that are among the trees of the forests? "

— Ezekiel 15:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 15 — Context

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And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

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“Son of man, what can be made from the stalk of a vine, compared to all the plants of the woods that are among the trees of the forests?

3

Can any wood be taken from it, so that it may be made into a work, or formed into a peg so as to hang some kind of vessel upon it?

4

Behold, it is used in the fire as fuel. The fire consumes both its ends; and its middle is reduced to ashes. So how can it be useful for any work?

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Even when it was whole, it was unsuitable for a work. How much more so, when fire has devoured it and burned it up, will nothing of it be useful?

Ezekiel 15:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 15:2 say?
Ezekiel 15:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Son of man, what can be made from the stalk of a vine, compared to all the plants of the woods that are among the trees of the forests? ”
Where is Ezekiel 15:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 15:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 15, verse 2.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 15:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 15:2 in?
Ezekiel 15:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 15:2?
Ezekiel 15:2 reads (CPDV): ““Son of man, what can be made from the stalk of a vine, compared to all the plants of the woods that are among the trees of the forests? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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